Chris Brown pleaded “Not Guilty” to both felony counts he is currently facing at his arraignment today, April 6th, in a Los Angeles courtroom. With his lawyer Mark Geragos prompting him when to respond, Brown said “Not guilty” to charges of assault and making criminal threats related to his alleged February 8th altercation with Rihanna. After entering his plea, the judge told Brown that his next court date would be April 29th, which will be a “preliminary hearing.” The hearing was initially set for April 15th, but the late date gives the defense more time to work out a plea bargain. Rihanna was not present for the arraignment.
Earlier in the day, reports speculated that Geragos and the L.A. District Attorney were working overtime to map out some sort of plea deal that would have at least delayed today’s arraignment, but no such terms were worked out. Instead, Brown and his fleet of lawyers and bodyguards entered the courthouse at roughly 3:25 p.m. PST with a throng of paparazzi, screaming Brown supporters and the Rihanna’s Law group all mashed up against together behind the barricade.
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to two Felony Counts at Arraignment
